Whitechapel Cottage (Lot 1), Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47

SITUATION
The Whitechapel Cottage is about 3 miles west of Haydon Bridge. Haydon Bridge provides very good local facilities including a first and secondary school, coffee shop, small supermarket and three public house. There is a railway station in Haydon Bridge which links Newcastle to Carlisle and the cottage is conveniently located to the A69. The nearest hotel is the famous Langley Castle Hotel.

Newcastle is easy to reach (31 miles) to the east and its own airport (28.5 miles) with regular domestic and international flights. Hexham (about 9.5 miles) has a variety of shops, a fortnightly farmers market and several large supermarkets, as well as a good choice of cafes, restaurants and pubs. There are also plenty of leisure facilities, with two golf courses in Hexham and the renowned course at Matfen Hall. There is a superb racecourse above Hexham. The Allen Banks and Stawood Gorge, a stunning National Trust property is very close by.

The cottage sits above the River South Tyne within a highly scenic countryside setting with woodland to the north and a pleasing view over parkland to the south. The surroundings boast a wide array of flora, fauna and wildlife along the riverbank with a wonderful collection of wildflowers appearing from spring through to late summer. There are no public rights of way across the property.

WHITECHAPEL COTTAGE
Whitechapel Cottage is a detached two-bedroom cottage with a pretty garden and a traditional outbuilding. It is close to, but set back from the A69. A garden with a good degree of privacy compliments the cottage nicely and there is plenty of turning and parking space in front of the house. There is a paddock on the east side of the cottage providing amenity space and grazing. The woodland between the cottage and the river is formed with mature trees.

The cottage has two bedrooms, a good reception room with a high ceiling and wood burning stove, a house bathroom and a modest yet tidy kitchen which looks across the river and up the River Allen valley.

This two bedroom period cottage, together with paddock is ideal either as a permanent home or alternatively a perfect private holiday destination.

ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNATIONS
There are no special designations over the site which the sellers are aware of.

GENERAL
Services: Mains electric and water. Private drainage to septic tank within the boundary. Oil fired heating.
Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Local Authority: Northumberland County Council
Council Tax: Band C
EPC: Band C

AGENTS NOTE
A salmon fishing beat adjoins the cottage and is available for sale as a separate Lot. (Lot 2) If sold in two seperate lots access will be reserved for anglers to walk from the public highway to the river bank down the hill at the western end of the boundary. This is not likley to interfere with any element of privacy to the Cottage.

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with Galbraith Hexham
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ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) REGULATIONS
Please note that under the 2017 AML regulations we are legally required to carry out money laundering checks against purchasers. To enable us to complete these checks purchasers will need to provide along with their offer either: a) originals of primary (e.g. a passport) and secondary (e.g. current council tax or Utility bill) or b) copies of the same certified and dated by appropriate professional. Failure to provide this information may result in an offer not being considered.

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IMPORTANT NOTES
1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice. 2. Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances. 3. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. 4. If there are matters of particular importance please raise this with us and we will try to check the information for you. 5. Particulars prepared August 2024. 6. Photographs taken August and September 2024.

EPC Rating = C